Comparison

Always22 vs EVStudio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Always22

Features
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Always22 syncs with your calendar and alarms to automatically precondition your Tesla before every drive. Using real-time traffic and GPS, it starts climate control at the perfect moment β€” so your cabin is always comfortable when you open the door. No more manual app launches. No more forgetting. No more wasted battery. [ Core Features ] Smart Calendar Sync: Perfectly reads the events on your phone. Whether it's your morning commute, a client meeting, or a weekend getaway, Always22 preps your next trip in advance. Precise Preconditioning: No more wasting battery by starting too early! Using background location and time calculation, climate preconditioning only activates when you are truly about to get in the car. Foolproof Wake-up Alarms: Even if your phone is on silent, Always22 uses a dedicated alarm mechanism to remind you on time, ensuring you never miss a chance to precondition your cabin. Seamless Setup: Set it once and enjoy daily peace of mind. Simply grant location and calendar permissions, and Always22 will quietly work in the background to serve your comfort. [ Security & Privacy First ] Your privacy is our top priority. We only access necessary calendar and location data to accurately calculate your departure time. Location data processing primarily runs to determine timing and is never misused for marketing purposes. We adhere to Apple's official security framework, ensuring your data remains protected at all times. [ Why You Need Always22 ] As a Tesla owner, you deserve the highest level of smart automation. Always22 lets you say goodbye to the tedious process of taking out your phone and manually opening the app to start the AC before every drive. Whether on a cold winter morning or a scorching summer afternoon, simply open the door and be welcomed by a comfortable 22 degrees (or your custom setting). Download Always22 now and unlock your car's true smart potential! Privacy Policy: https://always22.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ This application features free sound effects from Pixabay and music compositions by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Always22 is an independently developed app using Tesla's official Fleet API. It is not affiliated with Tesla, Inc.

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EVStudio

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a second display for your car. The live dashboard talks to the vehicle directly over Bluetooth, so it keeps working in an underground garage or anywhere with no signal. Live traffic, cloud charging records, subscription validation and iCloud sync need a network connection. [Bluetooth Live Dashboard] Free - Connects straight to the car over Bluetooth and keeps reading supported live data with no network - Speed, gear, battery and range, all four tire pressures, door and window status - Drag and drop your own dashboard layout; portrait and landscape both supported - Lock Screen and Dynamic Island updates (Live Activity; some cloud updates need a network) - Floating window (Picture in Picture): tap the Floating Window button on the dashboard to keep speed, gear, regen and speed-camera alerts visible over other apps such as Google Maps or Apple Maps. It opens only when you tap it. - Supported models: Model 3, Model Y and Cybertruck, plus Model S and Model X from the 2021 refresh onward. 2015-2020 Model S and Model X use a key fob, have no phone key, and cannot pair with the Bluetooth dashboard. [Navigation] Free (live traffic is Premium) - Speed camera alerts cover Taiwan only. There is no camera data for other countries. - Alert distance scales with your speed, plus reroute suggestions - Switch between Google and Apple routing engines; traffic-aware routing is a Premium feature and needs a network [Charging Butler] Premium - Connect your Tesla account and finish Fleet Telemetry setup to detect and log charging sessions automatically - Time-of-use electricity plans for Taiwan, with cost per kWh - Charging curves, battery health (SOH) trends and a charging map - iCloud sync across your devices - Also unlocks Google traffic-aware routing in navigation [Sentry Viewer] Free - Import the Sentry and dashcam clips you choose, then play six cameras in sync - Event timeline and map overview; export a single camera or the six-camera grid, with an optional plate watermark - Clips are processed on your device and are never uploaded to EVStudio servers automatically [Light Show Studio] One-time purchase - Upload a track, generate a base light show and fine-tune each channel - Export to a USB drive, plug it into the car and play; single car or a full formation - The built-in editor works offline - Subscription details: EVStudio Pro is an auto-renewing subscription, offered monthly or yearly. The exact price for your region is shown in the App Store and in the app before you confirm. Eligible new customers get a 7-day free trial on the monthly plan or a 1-month free trial on the yearly plan. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be managed or cancelled at any time in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://evstudio.netlify.app/privacy-en Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ EVStudio is an independent third-party app. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Tesla, Inc. Tesla is a registered trademark of Tesla, Inc.

Screenshots

Always224 screens
EVStudio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EVStudio at none against Always22's shown. EVStudio also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Always22 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and EVStudio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Always22 ships an update every 6 days, EVStudio every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Always22 versus EVStudio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlways22EVStudio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size62 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTing Yang PaiCHANG JUI SHU

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Always22

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Monthly14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Quarterly14 Days trial$9.993 Months
  • Pro Yearly14 Days trial$39.991 Year
3 purchases

EVStudio

Subscriptions2
  • EVStudio Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • EVStudio Pro (Yearly)1 Month trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Light Show Studio$29.99

Questions

Is Always22 free?
Always22 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EVStudio free?
EVStudio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Always22 or EVStudio have ads?
Always22 shows ads; EVStudio does not.
Which is updated more often, Always22 or EVStudio?
Always22 ships an update every 6 days, and EVStudio every 4 days. Most recently, Always22 was updated on October 24, 2026 and EVStudio on October 24, 2026.

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